How to pronounce yeehaw
Say it like yee-HAW. Yeehaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAW).
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- yee
- HAW
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Yeehaw pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- yeeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- HAWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of yeehaw
American and British speakers say yeehaw in essentially the same way: /ˌjiˈhɔ/ in the US and /ˌjiːˈhɔː/ in the UK.
British respelling: yee-HAW.
What does yeehaw mean?
- An expression of joy or excitement, commonly associated with cowboys.
- To shout yee-haw, or exclaim in a similar manner.
- Of or relating to cowboys or the southern United States.
Where does yeehaw come from?
From gee and haw, words used to instruct a horse to turn in different directions.
Words that rhyme with yeehaw
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of yeehaw.
Questions about saying yeehaw
How do you pronounce yeehaw?
Say yee-HAW. The American pronunciation is /ˌjiˈhɔ/. In British English it is /ˌjiːˈhɔː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in yeehaw?
Yeehaw has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (HAW). Broken into parts: yee · HAW.
Do Americans and Brits say yeehaw the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌjiˈhɔ/ and the British form is /ˌjiːˈhɔː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.